Amid tensions in the South China Sea, the Indian Coast Guard ship, Samudra Paheredar docked at the Manila Bay in the Philippines as part of a broader initiative aimed at demonstrating ICG Marine Pollution Response capabilities, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in an official release on Tuesday. The ICG […]
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India believes code of conduct for South China Sea should be effective, in accordance with UNCLOS: PM Modi
Calling for joint efforts to strengthen the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Code of Conduct for the South China Sea should be effective and in accordance with UNCLOS. In his remarks at the East Asia Summit on Thursday, the Prime Minister said […]
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India-Indonesia bilateral exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’ concludes in South China Sea
The fourth edition of the Indo-Indonesia bilateral Exercise Samudra Shakti-23 concluded in the South China Sea. The sea phase held from May 17 to 19, 2023 witnessed the participation of Anti Submarine Warfare corvette INS Kavaratti with an integral Chetak helicopter and a Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft. The Indonesian Navy assets included KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda with an […]
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Chinese fighter jet intercepts US military aircraft over South China Sea
A Chinese fighter jet performed an unsafe manoeuvre after it came as close as 20 feet within a US military aircraft over the South China sea, The Hill reported on Thursday citing the US Indo-Pacific Command. A Chinese Navy J-11 jet pilot was shot down on Thursday, according to a news release from […]
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China’s underwater drones spotted in South China Sea: Report
New satellite images of China indicated that Beijing might be preparing for the deployment of massive unmanned subs in the South China Sea, however, the intention is still unclear, a media report said. The new images showed two of China’s extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicles (XLUUV) at Sanya Naval Base on Hainan Island, which […]
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Vietnam asserts itself against Chinese dominance in South China Sea
In a bold move, the Vietnam government has started asserting itself against the Chinese dominance in the South China Sea. Hanoi commemorated (March 14) the 34th anniversary of a battle against the Chinese navy in the (Gac Ma reef/Johnson South reef) of the South China Sea (SCS), reported The Singapore […]
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US warship sails near disputed South China Sea islands
The US Navy sailed a warship near the disputed South China Sea on Wednesday for the first time since Beijing began implementing a law requiring foreign vessels to give notice before entering waters it claims, local media reported. The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold “engaged in ‘normal operations’ within 12 nautical miles of Mischief Reef” in the Spratly […]
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ASEAN sees progrees in drawing up ‘code of conduct’ on South China Sea
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) said it has seen progress in drawing up a “code of conduct” to avert clashes in the South China Sea between its members and China. This comes as the group wrapped up a series of meetings this week. Erywan Yusof, the second foreign […]
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Japan, US defence chiefs exchange views on situation in East and South China sea
Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi and US Defence Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III held a telephonic conversation on Friday and exchanged views over the current situation in the East and South China seas, where China is expanding its military presence. Speaking to reporters, Kishi said he and the US defence chief agreed to further strengthen […]